We are so excited to tell you about a major victory that our supporters helped achieve. Yesterday at the UN Ocean Conference, the Colombian government announced it will create four new official marine reserves, including one expanding the fully protected Malpelo Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora. Colombia will now surpass the goal of protecting 30% of its waters eight years before the 2030 deadline! The initiative to protect 30% of the global ocean by the year 2030, referred to as 30x30, is a target that scientists have indicated is necessary in order to prevent irreversible loss of marine life. A huge thank you to everyone who made their voice heard on the petition to protect the Eastern Tropical Pacific marine corridor. And, of course, this win would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Colombia’s environmental, fishing, and maritime authorities, along with scientists, the private fishing sector, nonprofits, and the people of Colombia. With this remarkable action, Colombia will strengthen local fisheries, sustainable livelihoods, and the protection of marine biodiversity in its native waters and throughout the Eastern Tropical Pacific marine corridor. If you’d like to move another campaign to create sanctuaries close to victory, consider adding your name to the brand-new petition to expand the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument 🌎 ⛵️
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Call on Ireland's Government to protect its seas
We are at a critical moment for the future of Ireland’s seas. Will you join us?
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We are at a critical moment for the future of Ireland’s seas. Did you know that a recent survey showed that 98% of Irish people want more marine protected areas? And yet, the government continues to delay proposed legislation that could safeguard marine life and coastal communities.
But now is a moment of opportunity. The Irish Government has drafted new Marine Protected Area (MPA) legislation, but is delaying its release. We are working with @fairseasireland to pressure the Irish Government to make the changes needed for a healthy ocean in Ireland and to release this legislation without delay.
Join us by signing the petition today and telling the Irish Government that they cannot delay any longer. Sign the petition at only.one/30x30ireland. #30x30Ireland #FairSeas
We are at a critical moment for the future of Ireland’s seas. It's time that the Irish Government enact a strong Marine Protected Area law without further delay. Sign the petition at only.one/30x30ireland @FairSeasIreland #30x30Ireland #FairSeas 🇮🇪